Andrea Carrington, Realtor at Barr & Associates Real Estate, LLC

03/31/2023

If anyone is looking in the Katy area, my brother in law just listed this cute 3b/2b!! Got a large entertainment space out back too!!

🆕 OPEN HOUSE THIS WEEKEND 4/1-4/2 from 12-3 PM! 🏡

Come check out this beautiful 3/2 in Katy ISD!

03/07/2023

Checkin out some new developments in the Pearland area w/ mon bon!!

Andrea Carrington
Barr & Associates
📲 281.467.2179

01/18/2023

Is 2023 your year to become a homeowner?? Well here’s a few suggestions to help get you on the right track!!

1. BREATHE. It’s a new year and a new chance for a fresh start. Don’t stress if you didn’t reach last years goals.

2. Look over your savings goals and monthly budget and see how you can tweak it to fit this year.

3. Try opening a savings account specifically for a down payment and allocate money there every month.

4. Pay your bills on time! This ensures your debt-to-income ratio is adequate for a loan.

5. WATCH your spending. You may want to spend money on new things but try not to max out your credit cards!

01/09/2023

Happy Monday friends!!!

Figured it was time to break out some 2023 kitchen trends we’ll be seeing this year!! My favorite 🤩!! Perhaps even some inspo when you buy your new house 😉.

Below are some of the top trends to kick off the new year based off of some industry experts via 👏🏼.

1. Colorful monochrome kitchens
2. New cabinet cutouts
3. Dark metals (matte not black)
4. Mixed counter edges
5. “Hand printed florals” or naturescapes
6. Large scale tiles
7. Pill shaped islands (personal fave)
8. Antique mirrored accents
9. The new neutral - not taupe but not true yellow
10. Two-toned colored cabinets
11. Whimsical design / kitchen just for you (not pictured)

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12/16/2022

Thinking about making moves after the holidays? Then start preparing now because 2023 comin in hot! Let’s chat about it over a cup of coffee 🤗.

Also, Happy Holidays friends 🎄. Hope everyone is enjoying the season. Godspeed to all families with kids who can’t seem to stop getting sick 🫠. Moms, y’all are all the real MVP’s! 🫶🏼

Andrea Carrington
Barr & Associates
📲 281.467.2179

12/06/2022

Your home can likely sit on the market a little longer than average during the holidays, but here’s some helpful hints to help reduce your home’s time on the market.

1. Price the home RIGHT! Cannot stress enough. Trust your realtor and let them help you understand the market and where it’s at to help you get the home sold.

2. Professional photos. Actually a huge pet peeve of mine if your realtor allows low quality photos to be taken (aka their phone) it’s a bad sign. It is the first impression buyers get of your home and it can deter them from even looking at it in person. This is a MUST for my clients.

3. Staging. What we first mean by that is clean and decluttered with a few main pieces to make the space pop, but staging in general can help add an extra emotional connection with the buyer. If the home is empty, no problem. Virtual staging is becoming more popular these days. Not every realtor does it, but I have some great companies that I use that will give a lasting first online impression for potential buyers.

If you’re looking to buy or sell this holiday season, I would love to work with you and work hard for you!

Andrea Carrington
Barr & Associates
📲 281.467.2179

11/30/2022

Y’all know what tomorrow is… DEC 1st wooo! Time to decorate (if you haven’t already). A lot of y’all started like Nov 1st 🤣 but the rest of us are in full swing after the Thanksgiving holiday. Loving all this cute mantle inspo.

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11/17/2022

High Tea for a cause ☕️. Thanks for having me Franny & Sterling, was happy to be a part of it!

11/01/2022

/ Texas Team Foundation is a local Pearland non profit that helps give back to and provide critical support to Military Veterans and First Responders and their families in any unexpected time of need!

Happy to be one of many sponsoring TTF another year for their 2nd Annual Golf Tournament being held on Veterans Day!!!⛳️🇺🇸

10/18/2022

We sure hope so!

Fannie Mae says mortgage rates could fall to 4.5% next year. But prospective homebuyers shouldn't use predictions as a primary guide to purchase decisions.

10/18/2022

Closing day = the BEST DAY! Now let’s talk closing costs and what you can expect as a buyer.

Using a buyer’s agent is free to you, but you still have closing costs charged by lenders for various reasons. These will include things such as appraisal, title search, taxes, insurance, etc.

Many first time home buyers underestimate just how much they’ll need. Closing costs can make up about 3 - 6% of the loan amount. That doesn’t include your down payment, but there’s always a chance closing costs can be negotiated. I would also say that in this market, there is a much better chance of negotiations for the buyer as well!

Feel free to contact me with all your questions friends!

Andrea Carrington
Barr & Associates
📲 281.467.2179

10/07/2022

🍁OPEN HOUSE tomorrow on October 8th from 12-3 pm! Come through and see this newly listed Pearland property!🍁

1918 Laguna Ridge Ln, Pearland, TX

Current list price: $459,950
5 beds / 3.1 baths
4,387 sqft
9,898 lot sqft

Suited perfectly for larger families. High ceilings, open plan, and space for entertaining with large upstairs game room. Easy access to Beltway 8 & Pearland Parkway!